journey of
the birds

This visual art series is inspired from Attar’s “Conference of the birds” — a 12th century poem about a group of birds (led by Hud-Hud) who embark on an epic journey to find the legendary Simurgh. In the end, only 30 birds reach their final destination discovering that they collectively are the Simurgh (Si =30, Murgh = bird). Each bird represents a corresponding human trait (flaw / behavior) that often holds us back from reaching our full potential. It is a metaphor for the human struggle — the search for self — a core aspect of self-reflection during the 30 Days of Ramadan.

Year:
2024

Medium:
Digital

Press & Recognition:
CBC - Asian Heritage Month

1 — Hud Hud

2 — Falcon

3 — Finch

4 — Francolin

5 — Finch

6 — Duck

7 — Huma

8 — Gull

9 — Chukar

10 — Heron

11 — Swallow

12 — Parrot

13 — Vulture

14 — Ibis

15 — Puffin

16 — Dove

17 — Crow

17 — Pheasant

19 — Toucan

20 — Hummingbird

21 — Goose

22 — Pelican

23 — Hawk

24 — Peacock

25 — Kiwi

26 — Secretary Bird

27 — Flamingo

28 — Koel

29 — Quetzal

30 — Owl

may our collective humanity rise from this slumber as the Simurgh rises from the ashes.

01 Hud Hud_art by mraj_Copyright Mustaali Raj.png

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03 Finchart by mraj_Copyright Mustaali Raj.png

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05 Nightingleart by mraj_Copyright Mustaali Raj.png

05 Duck_art by mraj_Copyright Mustaali Raj.png

06 Eagleart by mraj_Copyright Mustaali Raj.png

07 Gullart by mraj_Copyright Mustaali Raj.png

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09 Heronart by mraj_Copyright Mustaali Raj.png

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22_hawk_art by mraj_Copyright Mustaali Raj.png

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25_secretary bird_art by mraj_Copyright Mustaali Raj.png

26_flamingo_art by mraj_Copyright Mustaali Raj.png

27_koel cuckoo_art by mraj_Copyright Mustaali Raj.png

29_quetzal_art by mraj_Copyright Mustaali Raj.png

30_owl_art by mraj_Copyright Mustaali Raj.png

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RISOGRAPH POSTCARDS

Digital activism has proven to be a powerful tool but there is something human in tangible solidarity. 100% of proceeds will go to medical aid for Palestinians.

G🔺Z🔺 is like the beloved Hud Hud calling all the scattered birds (representing us) towards a unified movement — a collective humanity — while mending the overall moral compass of the world.

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Pack of risograph postcards:

5 PACK - £6
10 PACK - £9
20 PACK - £12
5 PACK - £1.90 (UK) £3.80 (WORLDWIDE)
10 PACK - £2.70 (UK) £4.30 (WORLDWIDE)
20 PACK - £4.10 (UK) £5.30 (WORLDWIDE)